Chesapeake Conservancy
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Conservation entrepreneurs who increase outdoor recreation access and use technology to drive conservation & restoration.
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Photo Credit: Michael Weiss
Visit us at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org
Photo Credit: Michael Weiss
Join Chesapeake Conservancy on Jan 28th for the 2026 MD Environmental Legislative Summit! Work with environmental groups, hear from elected officials, community leaders and connect with neighbors about environmental issues affecting all Marylanders.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Join Chesapeake Conservancy on Jan 28th for the 2026 MD Environmental Legislative Summit! Work with environmental groups, hear from elected officials, community leaders and connect with neighbors about environmental issues affecting all Marylanders.
Register today at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register today at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You can bird anywhere at any time of the year and you don't even need to be a wildlife expert! The Chesapeake region’s diverse habitats are home to hundreds of bird species, even during the winter. Learn some tips from Chesapeake Bay Program below www.chesapeakebay.net/action/prote...
Begin Birding in the Chesapeake
The Chesapeake Bay watershed has countless places to go birding
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January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
You can bird anywhere at any time of the year and you don't even need to be a wildlife expert! The Chesapeake region’s diverse habitats are home to hundreds of bird species, even during the winter. Learn some tips from Chesapeake Bay Program below www.chesapeakebay.net/action/prote...
Small changes in our routines can make a difference for the Bay and its rivers. From planting native plants to driving less, our choices add up and have an impact on the Bay. In need of a resolution? Commit to some simple changes that help restore the Bay!
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Make your winter Bay-friendly!
Seven small changes to help you protect the Bay throughout winter
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January 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Small changes in our routines can make a difference for the Bay and its rivers. From planting native plants to driving less, our choices add up and have an impact on the Bay. In need of a resolution? Commit to some simple changes that help restore the Bay!
www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/ma...
www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/ma...
Maryland is well on its way to planting 5 million trees, having already planted 1.5 million!
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Maryland’s 5 Million Trees Program Surpasses 1.5 Million Trees Planted
More than 555,330 Added in FY2025 Toward 2031 Goal
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January 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Maryland is well on its way to planting 5 million trees, having already planted 1.5 million!
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We're all for elevating Indigenous voices in Chesapeake Bay restoration!
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Study will explore giving Indigenous tribes a voice in Chesapeake Bay Program
At its annual meeting in early December to sign off on the new Chesapeake Bay Agreement, the Chesapeake Bay Program Executive Council announced it had authorized a study of how
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January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
We're all for elevating Indigenous voices in Chesapeake Bay restoration!
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Spring isn't the only time of year when plants bloom. American witchhazel is the only native shrub to bloom in late winter!
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When other plants are losing their leaves, witchhazel puts on a show
American witchhazel is the only native shrub to bloom in late winter.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Spring isn't the only time of year when plants bloom. American witchhazel is the only native shrub to bloom in late winter!
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Celebrate the new year with an activity perfect for the whole family! Take part in the growing trend known as first day hikes. Learn more from our friends at Maryland Department of Natural Resources at buff.ly/HKC7cGW
January 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Celebrate the new year with an activity perfect for the whole family! Take part in the growing trend known as first day hikes. Learn more from our friends at Maryland Department of Natural Resources at buff.ly/HKC7cGW
For a community isolated from the mainland, the Holly Run is an annual tradition which flies greenery, gifts, and donations to the people of Tangier Island.
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From one island to another — Holly Run makes spirits soar
STEVENSVILLE — Making spirits bright, the annual “Tangier Island Holly Run” departed from the Bay Bridge Airport early the morning of Dec. 4, carrying plastic bags of holly branches, school
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December 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For a community isolated from the mainland, the Holly Run is an annual tradition which flies greenery, gifts, and donations to the people of Tangier Island.
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Last minute have-to-dos? Give a gift to the #Chesapeake with these sustainably holiday ideas from Potomac Conservancy!
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10 tips for a river-friendly holiday — Potomac Conservancy
Ah, the holidays. It’s one of our favorite times of year. But it can also be — dare we say it — a wasteful time of year. Let’s make this holiday season a tad greener this year. Check out 10…
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December 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Last minute have-to-dos? Give a gift to the #Chesapeake with these sustainably holiday ideas from Potomac Conservancy!
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potomac.org/blog/2020/12...
A vibrant pop of green in the snow is more than a simple holiday decoration. Learn about the ecological and historical importance of the American Holly, one of the more festive plants this time of year.
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Decking the halls of history
The American holly provides habitat as well as holiday cheer
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December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A vibrant pop of green in the snow is more than a simple holiday decoration. Learn about the ecological and historical importance of the American Holly, one of the more festive plants this time of year.
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Chesapeake Conservancy is hiring! We're looking for a project coordinator/geospatial analyst to support our Chesapeake Tributaries Initiative and improve local water quality and wildlife habitat. Learn more about this position and apply today at www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...
Project Coordinator/Geospatial Analyst
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December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Chesapeake Conservancy is hiring! We're looking for a project coordinator/geospatial analyst to support our Chesapeake Tributaries Initiative and improve local water quality and wildlife habitat. Learn more about this position and apply today at www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...
#ICYMI our newsletter, Shorelines, just released its winter edition! Check it out today and learn about our recent accomplishments, partnerships and next steps. Read it at buff.ly/Gi6ZzwM
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#ICYMI our newsletter, Shorelines, just released its winter edition! Check it out today and learn about our recent accomplishments, partnerships and next steps. Read it at buff.ly/Gi6ZzwM
Hot off the press, our winter Shorelines newsletter! Our newest issue welcomes Susan Shingledecker back to Chesapeake Conservancy as CEO, honors the 2025 Champions of the Chesapeake, unveils new Conservation Innovation Center tools and more. Read it today at issuu.com/jodycouser/d...
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Hot off the press, our winter Shorelines newsletter! Our newest issue welcomes Susan Shingledecker back to Chesapeake Conservancy as CEO, honors the 2025 Champions of the Chesapeake, unveils new Conservation Innovation Center tools and more. Read it today at issuu.com/jodycouser/d...
A road traces a powerful line in the landscape, separating two watersheds with vastly different topographic relief and stream density. Do you recognize this piece of the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
Explore the map here: arcg.is/1y0mOW
Explore the map here: arcg.is/1y0mOW
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A road traces a powerful line in the landscape, separating two watersheds with vastly different topographic relief and stream density. Do you recognize this piece of the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
Explore the map here: arcg.is/1y0mOW
Explore the map here: arcg.is/1y0mOW
Tundra swans are seasonal visitors to the #ChesapeakeBay, migrating for the winter and staying until spring. You can tell these swans apart from mute swans by their black bills and straight necks. Get a glimpse by tuning in at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tundra swans are seasonal visitors to the #ChesapeakeBay, migrating for the winter and staying until spring. You can tell these swans apart from mute swans by their black bills and straight necks. Get a glimpse by tuning in at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey
#WildlifeWednesday
#WildlifeWednesday
We're eager for the next step of Chesapeake Bay restoration movement and stand ready to offer restoration solutions and resources with innovative maps, datasets and tools from our Conservation Innovation Center.
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As governors gather in Baltimore, the Chesapeake Bay shows gains worth cheering
Even if you’ve followed this stuff for years, even if you know the difference between a Taylor float and a Secchi disk, it can be hard to have hope about the future of the Chesapeake Bay. I’m here to…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We're eager for the next step of Chesapeake Bay restoration movement and stand ready to offer restoration solutions and resources with innovative maps, datasets and tools from our Conservation Innovation Center.
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Are you ready to #OptOutside on the Chesapeake Bay? Skip the lines and check out your local green space.
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Chesapeake hikes that take my breath away–literally
A Chesapeake Bay Program employee celebrates the impact that hiking has had on her life
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Are you ready to #OptOutside on the Chesapeake Bay? Skip the lines and check out your local green space.
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We're thankful for our many partners, donors and supporters that have made the last 15 years of accomplishments possible. Check out some of these notable achievements and partnerships at buff.ly/4aiXvSl
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We're thankful for our many partners, donors and supporters that have made the last 15 years of accomplishments possible. Check out some of these notable achievements and partnerships at buff.ly/4aiXvSl
Though there have been other reports, this is the first verified sighting of a Maryland bobcat backed up with evidence!
#WildlifeWednesday
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#WildlifeWednesday
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First-ever sighting of bobcat confirmed in Harford County
According to the Susquehannock Wildlife Society, there have been several other reports of the cat, but none have been backed up with evidence until now.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Though there have been other reports, this is the first verified sighting of a Maryland bobcat backed up with evidence!
#WildlifeWednesday
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#WildlifeWednesday
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Oyster stuffing, apple pie, squash casserole and more. What'll be on your table this Thanksgiving?
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Six food traditions from across the Chesapeake Bay
From Delaware to West Virginia, favorite recipes from each state will give a Chesapeake twist to your holiday feast.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Oyster stuffing, apple pie, squash casserole and more. What'll be on your table this Thanksgiving?
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There are more Black watermen working out of Kent Narrows than anywhere else on the East Coast. This legacy will soon be honored with a new monument planned for 2026. History for the win!
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Ambitious Black Watermen's Monument Planned for Kent Narrows in 2026 | Chesapeake Bay Magazine
There are more Black watermen working out of Kent Narrows than anywhere else on the East Coast. That's the deeply-held truth of the still-active captains
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November 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
There are more Black watermen working out of Kent Narrows than anywhere else on the East Coast. This legacy will soon be honored with a new monument planned for 2026. History for the win!
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It's time for our swan song! Though Tom & Audrey may have gone south, we have some other special birds paying Crazy Osprey Lady a visit. Tune in this season and check out the many swans that pay the water a visit.
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It's time for our swan song! Though Tom & Audrey may have gone south, we have some other special birds paying Crazy Osprey Lady a visit. Tune in this season and check out the many swans that pay the water a visit.
Have you missed any of our webinars? Have no fear, a playlist is here!
Tune in to past episodes of our Chesapeake Webinar Series and hear from guest speakers and organizations about the different issues that impact the Chesapeake and potential solutions.
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Tune in to past episodes of our Chesapeake Webinar Series and hear from guest speakers and organizations about the different issues that impact the Chesapeake and potential solutions.
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Chesapeake Webinar Series
Join Chesapeake Conservancy and a variety of partners as we delve into certain topics that impact the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Have you missed any of our webinars? Have no fear, a playlist is here!
Tune in to past episodes of our Chesapeake Webinar Series and hear from guest speakers and organizations about the different issues that impact the Chesapeake and potential solutions.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Tune in to past episodes of our Chesapeake Webinar Series and hear from guest speakers and organizations about the different issues that impact the Chesapeake and potential solutions.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is the last intact screw-pile cottage-type lighthouse in the United States built on its original foundation! Peek into its storied history with a snippet from WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore
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Star Spangled Stories: The modernization of Maryland’s Thomas Shoal Lighthouse
Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay has dozens of historic lighthouses, including the Thomas Shoal Lighthouse, built in 1875. The lighthouse served as a navigation tool and a lifeline for trade, travel and…
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November 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is the last intact screw-pile cottage-type lighthouse in the United States built on its original foundation! Peek into its storied history with a snippet from WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore
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Now's your last chance to register for our Nanticoke River webinar today at 12PM! Join special guests Tom Horton and Ron Vickers as we discuss large landscape conservation in the Nanticoke and what it takes to achieve success at scale. Register now at buff.ly/1uEiN8T
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Now's your last chance to register for our Nanticoke River webinar today at 12PM! Join special guests Tom Horton and Ron Vickers as we discuss large landscape conservation in the Nanticoke and what it takes to achieve success at scale. Register now at buff.ly/1uEiN8T